Accountant I - Facilities Management Finance

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within Facilities Finance, the Accountant I supports the financial processes associated with design and construction projects by helping ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability in project cost accounting and financial reporting. The Accountant I plays a key role in maintaining alignment between project accounting records and institutional financial systems.

UT MD Anderson is recognized for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Accountant I contributes to this mission by supporting the financial integrity of capital projects and helping ensure project costs are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. The Accountant I works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to support efficient project accounting operations.
The ideal candidate for the Accountant I position possesses education and experience related to accounting, financial reporting, project cost accounting, or reconciliation processes. Experience working with accounting systems, financial data analysis, invoice processing, and cross-functional collaboration is preferred. Licenses and certifications are not specified in the information provided.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days

Remote position with occasional on-site attendance as needed. On-site requirements are minimal.

Salary Range: $53,000 - $66,000 - $79,000

Why Us?
As an Accountant I at UT MD Anderson, you will support critical financial processes that help ensure the successful management of facilities and construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in project accounting, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to an organization dedicated to advancing cancer care, research, education, and prevention while benefiting from a supportive work environment and professional growth opportunities.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
Project Reconciliations • Perform monthly project cost reconciliations between the institutional general ledger, OBIEE, and the Timberline construction accounting sub-ledger. • Identify discrepancies across financial systems and project accounting records. • Analyze financial and project cost data to determine causes of variances. • Resolve issues and problems identified during the reconciliation process. • Support the accuracy and consistency of project financial reporting.

Document Processing • Process project cost transactions, including purchase requisitions, invoices, and payment applications. • Ensure transactions comply with established procedures, regulations, and contract requirements. • Review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy. • Maintain appropriate records related to project cost processing activities.

Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Support • Assist in resolving issues related to project cost items and financial transactions. • Obtain and provide timely information needed to facilitate approvals and issue resolution. • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Asset Management, Project Managers, Principal Project Managers, Project Directors, HUB personnel, vendors, and Supply Chain Management as needed. • Support efficient communication among stakeholders involved in project accounting processes.

Financial Systems Support • Apply accounting knowledge and established accounting practices to project cost accounting activities. • Help maintain consistency between institutional accounting systems and the construction project sub-ledger. • Support accurate processing and reporting of project costs.

Additional Duties • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting or related.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 1 year Required with degree in Business Administration or related field. or
• Required: With a degree in Accounting, no experience is required.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Peoplesoft experience. 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Job Details
Employment Status: Full-Time
Organization: EVP People,Culture&Infrastruct 710667
Employee Status: Regular
Work Locations: Houston (TX Med Ctr), 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, 77030
Work Location: Remote
Job Code: 09162
Salary (Pay Basis): 53,000.00
Salary Midpoint: 66000
Salary Maximum: 79,000.00
Fund Type: Hard
Work Week: Days
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay